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LAPD releases video of attempted purse snatching in Venice

September 29, 2010 | 4:32
pm

Los Angeles police Wednesday released a video showing a man attacking a woman in Venice Sept. 19 as she tried to prevent him from stealing her purse.

In the footage, the suspect can be seen throwing the woman onto a sidewalk and punching her as he tries unsuccessfully to grab her purse before running away. The attack occurred about 7:45 a.m. near Bernard and Rose avenues, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

The woman suffered minor cuts and bruises to her eyes, shoulders and hips, the LAPD said.